The Combilift company was started by two engineers, Martin McVicar and Robert Moffett. Between them, they had more than four decades of engineering experience when they founded the business during 1998 within Monaghan, Ireland. In only more than 10 years, Combilift became a leader in the long handling market all around the world, providing equipment to more than 50 markets all around the globe. Supported by a trusted global network of distributors that have helped expand distribution into numerous markets around the globe and using their extensive experience and knowledge, Moffett and McVicar have made machines that had sold 10,000 units by mid 2009 and are in high demand.
Below is a summary of several of the Combilift units.
C-Series Combilifts come in an assortment of mast options. Lift heights as much as nine meters and lift capacities as much as 25,000 kilograms are available. Engines are available in diesel, battery or electric and gas or LPG and the C-Series Combilifts can operate in guided aisles as narrow as 210 centimetres wide.
Combilift Straddle Carriers offer the ability to carry oversized, heavy cargo such as fully loaded containers which weigh as much as 35 tons. These loads could be transported all around a facility or work site and the Combilift Straddle Carrier could carry fully loaded containers where required, whether it be from the ground to the trailer, from trailer to trailer or from the trailer to the ground. These machines are a cost-effective, efficient solution for many haulage, shipping, and distribution businesses, even those with low throughput levels.
The SL-Series is much different compared to other side-loaders due to its ability to drive in four directions. This multi-directional steering is available with the cab on the right or on the left. This hydrostatic, all-wheel drive forklift could benefit companies in many ways, one of which is to enable facilities to have narrower aisles. It also allows the capability to block or bilk stack by driving forward. This highly manoeuvrable truck is often considered to be a superior choice compared to lots of typical sit-down sideloaders because of the many extra capabilities and features.